physician finance

The relationship between money and happiness is complicated. Left to our own devices, most people just don’t get it. The sooner we understand this important relationship, the more likely we are to find that happiness we’ve been looking for. Otherwise, we’ll just saying, “Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems.”

The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is an archaic tax law that was originally intended to make sure that high income earners were “paying their fair share.” As if the tax law was not complicated enough, the tax law experts thought it necessary to not only calculate your taxes once, but twice. The first time it is calculated through the regular methods (brackets, etc) and the second time through the AMT. Whichever is higher is the tax you pay. So, today we will answer the question “Will I pay the AMT”

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Recently I felt a bit like the dog who finally caught the tire he was chasing. I’ve been tasked with making a personal finance curriculum for the senior MD, PA, and SRNA students at my medical school. Now, I need your help! Please, leave a comment and let me know what you think are “musts” to include!

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We all remember starting our first new job. While drowning in transition, financial topics often get placed on the back burner. Here are 10 financial tips for new attending physicians to guide the way.

I’ve been blogging for 15 months, and I guess it’s time I officially introduce myself… My name is Jimmy Turner, and it’s good to meet you! Tag along as we discuss the background, the big reveal, and the future direction of the blog.

The Physician Philosopher Book publishes soon! Come find out how to snag a free copy. I want this book to be helpful for as many people as possible. So, share the details with your friends, too. Oh, and you won’t believe who is writing the foreword!

What would the typical person who knows very little about personal finance think if they stumbled upon the personal finance blogging world? Would they feel welcomed…or shunned? How should we focus on having these conversations with others?

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There is a reason we combine wealth and wellness on this site… they are intrinsically linked. Today’s post introduces a financial tool that helps people live a more fulfilling and intentional life: The Three Kinder Questions.

Many tutorials will instruct you on how to perform a Backdoor Roth Conversion However, very few of them go through a step by step process for the very first time you ever set up a Backdoor Roth IRA. I, unfortunately, ran into several snags because of this.

After you have maxed out your employer 403B/401K for you and your spouse and any governmental 457s, a backdoor Roth should be your next step! Read more to find out how.